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Google Cloud SQL

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Kailash K.
KK
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Cloud SQL: Effortless Setup, Stress-Free Management, and Seamless Scaling"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Setting up a cloud SQL instance is a breeze. You just pick your preferred database server—MySQL, Postgresql, or SQL Server. No stress about setup or installation, thanks to Google handling the nitty-gritty. Plus, they manage the infrastructure, so no worries about data loss. The cool part? It automatically scales, adapting seamlessly to your data needs. Easy and worry-free! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

I really appreciate how Google takes the hassle out of worrying about infrastructure and maintenance tasks – it's like they're encouraging a bit of laziness! 😄 Honestly, I haven't come across any downsides with Cloud SQL so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
IB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"No Hassle : End to End Service"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

I was involved in a project where we are supporting to migrate the Application DB and we were in a dielemaa as multiple RDBMS were used. Google Cloud SQL helps in migrating along with much needed Business Continuity as it is critical in banking Industry and solved our dilemma simultaneously.

Apart from that it has ease in setup which helps in getting migrated system up and running in much lesser time compared to it's competitors. Another aspect which our team liked the most is it's integration with other Google Products that helps in interacting between the Applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

There were so many custom configuration which we have where we faced slight bit of challenge as Google Cloud SQL is completely managed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SW
Sr Developer
Human Resources
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Google Cloud SQL, Managedata base"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Google cloud SQL is managed database and they have veriety of feature that or benifit like easy to use and implemented the data from the batabase that help to improve performance and reduce the cast and time, Easy integrated from the SQL to application

and backup is automatic preety good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

As i use Google Cloud SQL the price model is poor, even i don't like the price that they other in that

and one think i don't like in that the server speed from the cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ishika  V.
IV
Associate Functional Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Works like any other database with loads of customization"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Best part about the google cloud sql is the infrastructure and backup capabilities it supports and coming from a big company like google it has its advantages like the regional data storage and easy of access to that data, other than being faster and consistent google cloud sql also out perform its competitors in other expects as well.

creating and managing database in real time with big data is very fast and easy if you have given some thought while designing the Database. Also the integration is flawless with any web application of any large application that is base on cloud. Just import the neccessary packages and you are good to go.

coming from google the security aspect is something you wont need to worry about it is same and secure and with the increase in frquency of the use the DB was still operational and managing the load just fine.

Never had to get in touch with the customer support because the need never really came. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

There is no downside as such , but few things can be imporved or added features i would say, DB visulaization part can be improved to show a much clear picture, coming from using PG4 admin in the past this is still someting google cloud sql also lacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A fully managed database service for seamless cloud integration"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

There are a few things that I like about google cloud SQL, like its power to handle all administrative tasks like provisioning, pathing and backups. And its ability to handle large demanding workloads which is built on reliable infrastructure. And also its ability to easily integrate it with google cloud platforms. Overall its very easy to integrate and easy to use. I use it almost on the regular basis for querying data or checking the data backups and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

There are 2 main things that I dislike about google cloud sql are, first it has very minimal customization ability which creates problem to users when they want to customize something. The other thing is, it can be very costly for small business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ABHISHEK N.
AN
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cost effective and easy to use @Google cloud SQL."
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

1. If I am considering myself as a beginner to use cloud sql, I found the documentation is quite easy and simple to learn and use also one can easily troubleshoot most of the issues from the documentation only.

2. I paid only for those services whom I wanted to use without any long-term commitment. So I can consider Google Cloud Sql is cost-effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

During the time of execution, the automatic backup feature of cloud SQL may impact the performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu S.
HS
Talent Acquisition Lead-Engineering Positions (Automotive & Semiconductor Domain)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It is Highly Securable"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

1. In Google Cloud SQL, you don't need to manage any services as all services are automatically managed.

2. We can easily access the database even the hardware gets failed.

3. Google Cloud SQL provides high security so that our database will remain safe.

4. In Google Cloud SQL, we don't need to backup our database manually as it is automatically done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

1. Google Cloud SQL is higher in cost.

2. Google Cloud SQL doesn't support NOSQL database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashi S.
AS
Senior Technical Recruiter
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Platform for Integration"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Google Cloud SQL is very easy to use and their integration is simplifying cloud application development and deployment. They provide advanced security features thats why i used frequently. There are several step to implement like Cloud SQL instance, configuring access, and migrating data.

Overall, Its fully relational database management service and the customer was aslo nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

As i am an new user so i don't observe any cons in Google Cloud SQL except pricing from my poit of view is high. So, if they work on that it would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PW
Secretary
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"“Highly effective solution for processing large-scale data.”"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Google Cloud SQL impresses with its remarkable speed, making it invaluable when dealing with Big Data. Having worked with multiple SQL solutions, I firmly believe that Google Cloud SQL is the top choice available in the market today. Has a cool user interface. It is easy to navigate. With the help of customer, to implement took us little time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

I haven't discovered any downside or something to improve it, it's a great platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SS
Technical recruiter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Data Storage and Retrieval Platform"
What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

Google cloud SQL provide storage to store the data and also the retrieval the data is possible.

Archived custom input adapter using spark,sqoop to digest and analyze data from sources Google Cloud Sql into HDFS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

The price /costing must be reduced as it is too high as compared to other please try to reduce it so that one can use it for the longer time.

Some features are also missing which dose not supported by Google Cloud SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

12%

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